Juan Mata ‘very happy’ at Chelsea despite transfer speculation

Juan Mata is looking forward to the new Premier League season (Picture: AP)

Juan Mata insists he is ‘very happy’ at Chelsea despite speculation linking the club’s Player of the Year with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer.

The Spaniard, along with team-mate David Luiz, has been the subject of persistent transfer rumours, with reports suggesting Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester United were all readying bids at various points over the past couple of months.

But with fans’ favourite Mata now having rejoined the Blues on their pre-season tour after a prolonged holiday due to his Confederations Cup participation, the 25-year-old says he could not be happier.

‘We’re really looking forward to starting the season with him and we are all excited about it. Jose [Mourinho] did a really great job here a few years ago and I think that we can do it again,’ he said.

‘It’s very good, everyone wants to feel important for the club, I feel it, I’m very happy and enjoying training with the new manager, and I hope I can improve on the last two seasons.’